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Android 15 QPR1 Beta Now Available to Pixel Devices!

Kellen August 22, 2024 11

Google told us to get ready for Android 15 QPR1 about a week ago, right as the Pixel 9 was announced. Today, they went ahead and released it for almost all of the still-supported Pixel devices. At the moment, Google is only listing the Pixel 6 up through the...

Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Added to Android 15 Beta

Kellen August 22, 2024 1

Pre-orders of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL should be arriving on doorsteps today. If you ended up buying one, I'm here to tell you that you can immediately take that Pixel 9 series phone out of the box, walk through setup, and then join the...

Satellite SOS Now Available on Pixel 9 Phones, Free for Two Years

Tim August 22, 2024 7

Notifications are hitting Pixel 9 devices across the US, informing owners that the new Satellite SOS feature is now available. With it, should you be out of terrestrial cell service, you can utilize communication satellites to get a hold of emergency services,...

Google Pixel 9: My 3 Favorite Things

Tim August 21, 2024 3

It's Pixel 9 week, and while we're very close to delivering a complete review, we wanted to provide you with an easily digestible list of our favorite things on Google's newest smartphone. There's a lot to like here, especially at a reasonable starting price...

Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Factory Images Ready for Launch

Kellen August 20, 2024 18

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are scheduled to launch this week and we know that at least a few of you have received shipping notices. The big day for you and your Pixel 9 is almost here and we can't wait to talk to you about them when that time comes. To...

Pixel 9 Pro Comes in Google’s Fancy New Packaging That “Looks Recyclable”

Kellen August 20, 2024 10

As a part of the launch of the new Pixel 9 series, the Pixel Watch 3, and new Nest Thermostat, Google is introducing new packaging for its hardware. This new packaging is 100% plastic free, has a texture and design that tells you to recycle it, and opens in a...

Google: Tensor G4 Built for Use Cases, Not Speed Tests

Tim August 19, 2024 41

As Android the OS has evolved, so has the hardware that powers it. These days, smartphones come with high power and high efficiency CPUs paired with large amounts of RAM. Pretty much everyone buying a new phone these days has something that can perform...

Android’s New Anti Theft Feature Now Rolling Out

Tim August 16, 2024 14

Earlier this year, Google highlighted an upcoming anti theft feature for Android devices. Anti Theft Lock is now rolling out slowly to beta users in Brazil, but will be made available more widely should testing go smoothly. When enabled, using a combination of...